Mannix and Beck convene for a bonus/emergency pod to break down Kyrie Irving's demand for a trade from the fourth place Nets just days before the trade deadline 

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On this week's Friday edition of the crossover Chris Mannix is Jazz coach Will Hardy. Hardy opens up about his path to the NBA, his most embarrassing moment as an assistant coach in San Antonio, last year's tumultuous season in Boston, Utah's surprising start and more. Plus what is the deal with the intense coach's pickup games in Boston that led to an injury to Joe Mazzulla? 

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Mannix is joined by former GM of the Sixers and Nets, Billy King to break down the last second no foul call on LeBron James against the Celtics and the leagues response to it. We also take a look at what the Raptors should do heading into the trade deadline, Billy's time with Brook Lopez with the Nets, and how much Dallas should be looking to make a trade deal

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes professor Caleb Mezzy, who teaches a course called “Mamba Mentality,” inspired by the life and career of Kobe Bryant

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Mannix and Beck break down where Warriors president Bob Myers might end up if he doesn't stay with the team, where the Lakers stand after trading for forward Rui Hachimura, what moves the Blazers might make (and should have made) as the trade deadline approaches, and the toughest decisions we had to make when submitting our all star ballots

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes veteran scribe David Aldridge of The Athletic to potential LeBron James trades this offseason. They also pick their All-Star starters and discuss the conundrum of the Bradley Beal era in Washington

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Mannix and Beck break down where the struggling Warriors and surging Grizzlies stand at the seasons halfway point before giving out our awards for the season so far. Should Jokic really win a third straight MVP? What is the real criteria for coach of the year? And is Bennedict Mathurin a candidate for both rookie of the year and sixth man?

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports to discuss Nikola Jokic’s bid for a third straight MVP and the muddled All-Star picture. Then they delve into Donovan Mitchell’s recent remarks on racism in Utah, and the backlash to his comments

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Mannix and Beck break down why the Lakers, Wizards, Bulls, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Raptors need to be in the buyers and sellers market as they gear up for a deep playoff run or prepare for a rebuild

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes ESPN’s Zach Lowe to discuss trends at the NBA’s mathematical midpoint, including the sudden explosion of high-scoring individual games, capped by Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point outing. They also reflect on what they got wrong in the preseason, debate the merits of a Laker trade and ponder the benefits of a midseason tournament. Plus: If you could go back in time and save one team from its worst offseason blunder, what would it be?

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